Care Support Assistant - Manual Drivers Only (VN655)

North East Autism Society; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins ~ £60 per shift

Pension scheme

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

North East Autism Society is seeking a Care Support Assistant (Drivers Only Manual) in Thornhill, Sunderland. You will support adults in residential care and independent living services, helping with daily tasks, outings, and community activities to foster independence.

We seek compassionate people who are eager to learn and make a difference. A full clean UK manual driving license held for over a year is required. Come join a close-knit, person-centred team.

Qualifications

• You might not have worked in care before; compassionate and eager to learn are valued.
• Must have full clean UK manual driving license held for over 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in residential care and independent living services to live their best lives.
• Assist with daily tasks, outings, and community activities.
• Build trusting relationships and promote independence for residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Eager to learn

UK manual driving licence

Job description

Job Details: Care Support Assistant - Drivers Only Manual (VN655)

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Care Support Assistant - Drivers Only Manual (VN655)

Work Location

Work Location Thornhill, Sunderland

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type

Contract Type Full Time

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Do you have a full clean UK MANUAL Drivers license? Have you had this for more than 1 year - You are just what we are looking for!

As aCare Support Assistant with NEAS, youwill be key tosupporting adults in residentialcareandindependent supportedliving services to live theirvery bestlives.

Everyperson we support is different, and every day in this role is different too. As part of a caring, compassionate team,you will help with everything fromday-to-daytasks around the house,tooutings andtrips into the community,helpingthe adults you care forgain independence,while buildingstrong, trusting relationships with them.

Care Support Assistant Job Description and Person Specification

Youmight thinkthatwhen you work in care,you’llbe in a big, impersonal care home, but that couldn’tbe further from how we do things.

We run small, family style homes,designed to be sensory friendly for our residents, andaccommodating to any needsthey have.

It’simportant tousthat our housesfeel likehome to theindividualslivingthere,an environment where they feel safe, confident, andas independent as possible–making that possible ispart of what you will do in a NEAS home.

What you will bring:

You might not have worked in care before,orevenheard termslikeneurodivergent,butthat’sokay.We’relooking for people who arecompassionate, eager to learn, and want tomake a differenceevery day.

Our staff come from arange ofbackgrounds, and allbringsomething different in terms of experience, skills, andpersonality.What they all share isa commitment toour residents,supporting them to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Sometimesyou’llneed to be resilient and flexible, as you may need to supportour residentsthrough periods of dysregulation,helpingthem get back to their day.

What we give you:

Your time at NEAS will begin with a week’s induction, introducing you to our values, how we support autistic people, and how we put the individual at the centre of everything we do.

Onceyou’rein the home,there’sstill plenty of chances to learn, train, andcontinue totake your career forward with NEAS.

Many of our managersand team leaders have worked their way through the ranks, sowe’realways looking for talent to nurture well into the future.

Our other benefits include:

• Boost your salary with sleep-ins at around £60 a shift
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• You’ll be paid and supported to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving you access to amazing discounts for emergency and social workers
• Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• Our refer-a-friend scheme which rewards up to £500

A little more about us

For more than 40 years, theNorth EastAutism Society has been a leading provider ofcareand educationservices for autistic young people and adults across theNorth East.

With services such as residential care, supported living,schools and further education,short breaks, familysupportand employment support, we support autistic individuals and families throughout all aspects of life, and at every stage of the diagnostic pathway.

Key to everything we do is our focus on the individual. Ifyou’vemet one autistic person,you’vemet one autistic person. We totally personalise our support, and the environments in which we provide it, so every autistic person can live a fulfilling life as their authentic self.

When it comes to recruitment, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) at NEAS.We believe everyone has the right to be themselves.We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings.We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

As a Disability ConfidentEmployer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet theminimumcriteria for this job vacancy.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.